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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 19, 2018

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 19, 2018, 4:40 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 19, 2018, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 42 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 19, 2018, 4:40 AM AKST (13:40 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2018, 12:00 PM AKST
Expired
Feb 21, 2018, 5:49 AM AKST
In force
42 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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917 
WWAK41 PAFG 191340
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

AKZ201-200100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0007.180219T2100Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, blowing snow and high winds are expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. 

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 AM Wednesday. The highest winds will be 
  Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions.
  Near Cape Lisburne winds will gusts to 90 mph. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. 

$$

AKZ202-200100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T0900Z-180221T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight tonight to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ203-200100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-200100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T2100Z-180221T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO NOON
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday. The strongest winds will
  be Tuesday afternoon and evening. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ206-200100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
440 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and areas of poor visibility are
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday. The worst conditions will
  be Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
6 follow-up statements
982 
WWAK41 PAFG 192252
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

AKZ201-200900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, blowing snow and high winds are expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. The highest winds will be Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
  conditions. Near Cape Lisburne winds will gusts to 90 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-200900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T0900Z-180221T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight tonight to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-200900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-200900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T2100Z-180221T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday. The strongest winds 
  will be Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-200900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
152 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday. The worst conditions 
  will be Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
290 
WWAK41 PAFG 200642
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018


AKZ201-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, blowing snow and high winds are expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. The highest winds will be Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
  conditions. Near Cape Lisburne winds will gusts to 90 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T0900Z-180221T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight tonight to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T2100Z-180221T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO
NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday. The strongest winds 
  will be Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-201500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
942 PM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesday. The worst conditions 
  will be Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
078 
WWAK41 PAFG 201352
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

AKZ201-210015-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and high winds are expected. Visibility less
  than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. Winds will increase today with the
  strongest winds this afternoon and tonight. Low visibility will
  develop this afternoon and tonight. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
  conditions. Near Cape Lisburne winds will gusts to 90 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. 

$$

AKZ203-210015-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1800Z-180221T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...9 AM today to 6 AM Wednesday. Snow will taper off this
  afternoon. Winds will increase late this morning and remain
  strong through tonight. The lowest visibility is expected from
  later his morning through tonight. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-210015-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with periods of poor 
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...through to 6 AM Wednesday. Snow will taper off this
  afternoon. Winds will increase this afternoon and remain strong
  through tonight. The lowest visibility is expected this 
  afternoon and tonight. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  periods of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ204-210015-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T2100Z-180221T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon today to noon Wednesday. The strongest winds will be
  this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ206-210015-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
452 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow and areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...until 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
216 
WWAK41 PAFG 210010
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

AKZ201-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and high winds are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. Strongest winds this afternoon and
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions.
  Near Cape Lisburne winds will gusts to 80 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-211500-
/O.EXA.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with areas of poor
  visibility. Total snow accumulations of 3 inches are expected.
  Visibility less than one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...9 AM today to 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high 40 to 60 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-211500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with periods of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. Winds will increase late this 
  afternoon and remain strong through tonight. The lowest 
  visibility is expected tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause periods of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. Snow will taper off late this
  afternoon. Winds will increase this evening and remain strong
  through tonight. The lowest visibility is expected tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
310 PM AKST Tue Feb 20 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...until 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
884 
WWAK41 PAFG 211349
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018



AKZ205-211500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

AKZ201-211500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and high winds are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday. Conditions will improve after 6am.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for blowing snow means severe winter
weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel very
hazardous or impossible.

$$

AKZ202-211800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1800Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with periods of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM today. Conditions will improve after 9am.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause periods of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ203-212100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon today. Conditions will improve this afternoon
  as winds decrease. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-220000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. 

* WHEN...Until 3 PM today. Conditions will improve
  after 3pm today as winds decrease. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ206-212100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
449 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon today. Conditions will improve this afternoon
  as winds decrease. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
685 
WWAK41 PAFG 211449
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

AKZ201-211600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180221T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ202-211800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T1800Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Barrow, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with periods of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM today. Conditions will improve after 9am.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause periods of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-212100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon today. Conditions will improve this 
  afternoon as winds decrease.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-212300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with areas of poor visibilities. 
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing 
  and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM today. Conditions will improve after 3pm 
  today as winds decrease.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-212100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-180221T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
549 AM AKST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and snow expected with areas of poor 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon today. Conditions will improve this 
  afternoon as winds decrease.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 30 to 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 18, 3:48 PM AKST, 12 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 18, 3:48 PM AKST, 12 hours 52 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
348 PM AKST Sun Feb 18 2018

.DISCUSSION...
Active weather pattern continues over northern Alaska.

The first in a series of strong winter systems affecting northern
Ala ska is winding down with snow, freezing rain and strong winds
decreasing over western Alaska this evening and over night.
Conditions have improved over the lower YK Delta and Seward
Peninsula and will improve this evening over Kotzebue Sound and
Western Brooks Range later tonight. A occluded front currently
along a Kotzebue to McGrath line will continue to weaken and move
north and east into the western and central interior where light
snow in the 1 to 2 inch range is expected. Upslope snow will
continue especially in the southwestern Brooks Range tonight and
Monday where an additional 3 to 5 inches are expected.

The second strong winter system begins impacting the Lower YK
Delta late tonight and Monday morning with strong winds, 1 to 2
inches of snow, as well up to one tenth of an inch of freezing
rain in the lower YK Delta, and eastern Norton Sound. Winds in
these areas are expected to gust in the 40 to 50 mph range.
Heavier snow in the 3 to 5 inch range impacts northern Norton
Sound and the Seward Peninsula Monday and will continue into
Tuesday. Light freezing rain may mix with the now as far north as
Nome. Very strong winds through the Bering Strait and on St
Lawrence Island are expected to develop tomorrow and continue into
Tuesday with wind gusts to 70 mph possible in these areas. The
winds combined with falling snow will create blizzard conditions
on St Lawrence Island, the Bering Strait as well as Kotzebue
Sound and along the coast northward to Point Hope. The strong
front moves rapidly east from Point Hope to Bristol Bay Tuesday
morning to Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks Tuesday evening and into
Canada Wednesday morning. The front will bring a quick shot of
light snow over the western and central interior where 1 to 2
inches of snow are expected.

A third system moves north into the central Bering Sea Wednesday
morning with another round of snow and freezing rain moving into
the lower YK Delta Wednesday morning and over the Seward Peninsula
and western interior Wednesday afternoon, and the central
interior by Wednesday evening. Considerable model spread exists
on the track and strength of this system with progressive flow.

As the third system moves through the interior Thursday and
into the Yukon Friday, a much colder airmass dives south and west
out of the high Canadian Arctic and into northern Alaska next
weekend.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ208-AKZ210-AKZ211-AKZ217.

Blizzard Warning for AKZ207-AKZ209-AKZ213.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ212-AKZ214-AKZ216.

Gale Warning for PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ215-PKZ230-PKZ235.
&&

CCC FEB 18

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 4:31 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG49 hr
Feb 19, 4:40 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG54 hr
Feb 19, 5:17 AM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFG40 hr
Feb 19, 5:17 AM AKSTWinter Storm WarningAFG40 hr
Feb 19, 6:20 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG24 hr
Feb 19, 7:04 AM AKSTCoastal Flood StatementAFG19 min
Feb 19, 7:04 AM AKSTCoastal Flood WarningAFG46 hr
Feb 19, 7:06 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG22 hr
Feb 19, 7:23 AM AKSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAFG49 hr
Feb 19, 2:41 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG16 hr
Feb 19, 2:41 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG16 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.